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This page draws together bowling-related information for all of Special Olympics. The coaching materials and other links will help you get a good sense of how this sport contributes to Special Olympics.

Ten-pin Bowling commonly called "Bowling" in the US, is a competitive sport in which a player (the "bowler") rolles a bowling ball down a wooden or synthetic lane with the objectvie of scoring points by knocking down as many pins as possible.

Although Bowling does not belong to the Olympic sports, it is among the most popular sports in Special Olympics. It is a particularly beneficial sport to people with intellectual disabilities, irrespective of their age or sports abilities, since it ensures physical exercise and at the same time participation and social integration. Plus, it's great fun!

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三月 18, 2014 | Europe Eurasia: Israel

Special Olympics Israel - Unified League - Pairs

By Reuven Astrachan

The I.B.F players and Special Olympics athlete warming up before the beginning of the games

The first round of the Unified League was held on Friday, February 21, 2014. Unified League is a special and unique project that kicked off activities a few weeks ago, in the wake of a cooperation agreement signed between the Israel Bowling Association and Special Olympics Israel.View Story ▼The first round of the Unified League was held on Friday, February 21, 2014.
Unified League is a special and unique project that kicked off activities a few weeks ago, in the wake of a cooperation agreement signed between the Israel Bowling Association and Special Olympics Israel.
The League will be held once a month until July, and will continue after the summer holidays with additional athletes and players who want to join in the activities.
24 Special Olympics Athletes and 24 Players from 5 clubs of Israel Bowling Federation came from far and wide to the competition held at the Petach Tikva Bowling Center.
The Bowling Association players and the Special Olympics athletes played together in a pair format, two pairs on each lane.
In each League round, each pair will be allocated to a lane with another pair, which will provide an opportunity for all the participants, from all over the country, to get to know one another.
Furthermore, the Club players coach the Special Olympics athletes on a weekly basis, outside of the League competition (each pair at its home club), in order to advance the Athletes, both from a professional aspect as well as from the social aspect (such as: Collaborating as a pair during the game, etc.).

About Reuven Astrachan:Acting National Director & National Sport Director

三月 18, 2014 | Europe Eurasia: Israel

A Unified Bowling Project in Israel

By Reuven Astrachan

After months of preparation, a special, unique and important project has been rolled out – the Unified Bowling League of the Special Olympics bowlers and the bowlers of the Israeli Bowling federation.View Story ▼After months of preparation, a special, unique and important project has been rolled out – the Unified Bowling League of the Special Olympics bowlers and the bowlers of the Israeli Bowling federation.
The unified project is the result of a cooperation agreement signed in November 2013 between the two organizations.
The league is held in a Pairs format with the pair comprising one Special Olympics player and one Bowling federation player.
The Bowling federation players will train the Special Olympics players as part of the project and every few weeks they will meet at one of the Bowling Centers around Israel to hold national league games.
We wish all the participants in the project great success and thank the Bowling federation players who volunteered for this noble activity.

About Reuven Astrachan:Acting National Director & National Sport Director

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Upcoming Bowling Events

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Event

Location

三月 14, 2015

Annual Bowl-a-Thon

All bowlers with at least $30.00 in donations will receive two games of bowling, a bowling ball and shoes to use. There will be two sessions to choose from or do both (for another registration fee). 10:00am-12:00 noon and 1:00pm-3:00pm. Door prizes, bake sale, surprise guests! All are welcome to come bowl! All funds will be used to train, register and transport our athletes and volunteers to participate Special Olympics Michigan organized sport events. Our next which is 2015 State Summer Games, May 28-30 in Mt. Pleasant, Mi. We will have athletes in aquatics, bowling, athletics (track events) and volleyball.For more informationKathy MerillatEmail:bgmkam@yahoo.comPhone:517-605-8078View More

Hudson Bowling Lanes109 S. Market StHudson, MIchiganUNITED STATES

三月 20, 2015

10th Annual Lowcountry Bowling Tournament

Join us March 20th at Ashley Lanes in Charleston, South Carolina as our as athletes compete and show their skill in bowling competition. Come and cheer on our athletes and witness the power of sports. For more details please use the contact information below. For more informationNathan StewartEmail:nathan_stewart@charleston.k12.sc.usView More

Ashley LanesCharleston, South CarolinaUNITED STATES

三月 25, 2015

Area 34 Bowling Tournament

Join us March 25th at Nortel Lanes & Monroe Sports Center in Monroe, Michigan as Area 34 athletes compete and show their skill in bowling competition. Come and cheer on our athletes and witness the power of sports. For more details please use the contact information below.For more informationMore DetailsKerry SimmonsEmail:area34@somi.orgView More

Nortel Lanes & Monroe Sports CenterMonroe , MichiganUNITED STATES

三月 27 - 29 2015

Missouri State Indoor Games

The 2015 State Indoor Games will be held at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri from March 27-29. Competition will begin at 8 a.m. on March 27th and go until 6 p.m on March 29th. The sports offered are basketball and bowling. Athletes are allowed to participate in both of these sports.For more informationMore DetailsSusan ShafferEmail:shaffer@somo.orgPhone:573-635-1660 View More

Fort Leonard WoodFort Leonard Wood, MissouriUNITED STATES

四月 18, 2015

Unified® Ten Pin Bowling Tournament

Join us April 18th at AMF Lanes in Cranston, Rhode Island as our athletes and their Unified Partners compete and show their skill in ten pin bowling competition. Come and cheer them on and witness the power of sports. For more details please use the contact information below.For more informationMore DetailsChris HopkinsEmail:chris@specialolympicsri.orgPhone:401-349-4900View More

AMF Lanes 1450 Elmwood AvenueCranston, Rhode IslandUNITED STATES

五月 13 - 15 2015

Oklahoma State Summer Games

Special Olympics Oklahoma athletes numbering in the thousands will meet in Stillwater in May for Summer Games. Staff and hundreds of volunteers are on hand to make sure athletes have three days full of competitions, Olympic-style ceremonies, Olympic Village, food, housing and many fun activities. Special Olympics Oklahoma athletes will compete in nine sports: Athletics (Track and Field), Bocce, Bowling, Golf, Horseshoes, Powerlifting, Unified 3-on-3 Basketball, and Unified Softball. Other events include Motor Activities and Stars of the Future.For more informationMore DetailsView More

Oklahoma State UniversityStillwater, OklahomaUNITED STATES

五月 19 - 22 2015

Montana State Summer Games

Join us for the Montana State Summer Games centered in Missoula and the surrounding area. Special events and competition will include bowling, aquatics, kayaking, cycling, track & field, and golf. Athletes work hard to get to the Games. Following eight weeks of rigorous training, they are ready to demonstrate their skill in intense competition. They will not disappoint!For more informationMore DetailsView More

Various VenuesMissoula, MontanaUNITED STATES

五月 29 - 31 2015

Rhode Island State Summer Games

Join us May 29-31 at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, Rhode Island as over 1,500 athletes from across the state of Rhode Island compete in athletics, aquatics, cycling, bowling, motor activities training program, soccer, and powerlifting! For more details please use the contact information below.For more informationMore DetailsChris HopkinsEmail:chris@specialolympicsri.orgPhone:(401) 349-4900View More

University of Rhode Island45 Upper College RoadKingston, Rhode IslandUNITED STATES

六月 4 - 6 2015

Pennsylvania State Summer Games

The Special Olympics Pennsylvania Summer Games will be held at Penn State University in State College. The event will together over 2,000 athletes and 750 coaches from across the state. This is our largest event of the year. The Summer Games will feature three days of intense competition in aquatics, athletics, basketball, bowling, equestrian, golf, gymnastics, softball and tennis. Every race, every game, every competition held at Summer Games represents many weeks of training, preparation and dedication on the part of our athletes, coaches and volunteers. Spectators are welcome to visit any of the competition venues and cheer on the athletes.For more informationMore DetailsView More

Penn State UniversityState College, PennsylvaniaUNITED STATES

六月 5 - 7 2015

Maine State Summer Games

Want to experience what Special Olympics Summer Games are all about? Come to the University of Maine in Orono, Maine on June 5-7 to cheer on our athletes as they leave it all out there on the playing field. Athletes will be competing in athletics, bocce, Unified bocce, bowling and Unified bowling. Be a fan of the Special Olympics and help us promote the joy of sports. For more details please use the contact information below.For more informationMore DetailsSpecial Olympics MainePhone:207-879-0489View More

University of MaineOrono, MaineUNITED STATES

六月 12, 2015

Virgina State Summer Games

Summer Games, our largest State Games, is nothing short of legendary thanks to the overwhelming support of more than 3,000 local volunteers who brave the summer heat to assist more than 1,300 Special Olympics Virginia athletes each June. Athletes come from all corners of the state to compete in bocce, swimming, softball, track & field, bowling, powerlifting, and tennis at the University of Richmond and surrounding venues in Richmond. We are fortunate to have all of our Event Volunteer needs assigned for this year's Summer Games. We are currently recruiting Volunteer to Cheer fans and Medical Team members!
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University of Richmond and surrounding venuesRichmond , VirginiaUNITED STATES

七月 17 - 18 2015

Central Michigan University Coaches Weekend

Join us on July 17-18 for our Caches Training and Conference in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. The conference will cover fall sports, poly hockey, and bowling. To register for this event please use the link below. If you have any further questions please contact Zach Warner at warne1zd@cmich.eduFor more informationRegisterZach WarnerEmail:warne1zd@cmich.eduView More

Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, Michigan UNITED STATES

七月 24 - 八月 2 2015

World Summer Games Los Angeles 2015

In July of 2015 more than 7,000 athletes from 170 countries will come to Los Angeles, California for the Special Olympics World Summer Games and enjoy 10 days full of joy, friendship and competition. Athletes will compete in 22 sports. The event expects to attract 500,000 spectators and 30,000 volunteers and 3,000 coaches.For more informationMore DetailsWorld Summer Games Los Angeles 2015Email:info@la2015.orgPhone:213-892-6018View More

Various Locations, Los AngelesLos Angeles , CaliforniaUNITED STATES

十月 17, 2015

Upper Peninsula Regional Bowling Tournament

Join us on Ocotber 17th at Recreation Lanes in Iron Mountain, Michigan as our athletes compete and show their skill in bowling competition. Their will be three rounds of bowling and the event is being sponsored by Boss. Come and cheer on our athletes and witness the power of sports. For more details please use the contact information below.
For more informationLaura DoneyEmail:Area38@somi.orgPhone:906-282-4787View More

Coaches Training - Conference

Join us on November 7th at Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. This coaches training will cover the following sports: poly hockey, bowling, basketball, and Winter Games sports. To register for this event please use the link below. If you have further question please contact Zach Warner at warne1zd@cmich.edu.For more informationMore DetailsZach WarnerEmail:warne1zd@cmich.eduView More

2014 Canada Summer Games

2014 USA Games

2013 Asia Pacific Games

2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games

Athens, Greece, was the home of the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games. That year, it was the world’s largest sporting event for athletes with intellectual disabilities. See results by athlete, delegation and bib number.

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The Special Olympics movement is profoundly grateful for the support of the Annenberg Foundation which has underwritten the production of the coaches’ guides and resources, supporting our global goals for coaches’ excellence.